Diseño e implementación de un dispensador de preservativos masculinos con modificaciones innovadoras para evaluar la frecuencia de uso en la prevención de ETS entre estudiantes de 8vo a 3ro de bachillerato en la Unidad Educativa Celiano Monge.

Abstract

This study focuses on the design and implementation of a male condom dispenser with technological innovations in the Celiano Monge Educational Unit, with the purpose of evaluating the frequency of condom use in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases STD among students from 8th to 3rd grade of high school. The research adopted a mixed approach, using quantitative techniques such as structured and qualitative surveys, including in depth interviews to better understand students perceptions and needs regarding STD prevention and condom use. A bibliographic review complemented the collection of descriptive data on the frequency of condom use and the identification of patterns and trends. The target population consisted of students between 13 and 18 years of age from the Celiano Monge Educational Unit. Simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 200 students, guaranteeing representativeness and minimizing selection bias. Stratification considered variables such as gender, age and academic degree. The data were processed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS, revealing a variety of opinions on the use and availability of condoms, although there was a general consensus on their importance in STD prevention. Despite this, a significant portion of the student population showed reservations about the need for condoms in all situations.